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Founded when Wisconsin achieved statehood in 1848, UW–Madison is the official state university of Wisconsin and the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin System. It was the first public university established in Wisconsin and remains the oldest and largest public university in the state.
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The University of Wisconsin–Madison is a university in Madison, Wisconsin, and the main campus of the University of Wisconsin System. It was founded in 1848 . The university offers 9,203 different courses , 232 undergraduate majors and certificates and over 250 master’s , doctoral , and professional programs.
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- Numen Lumen (Latin)
- "God, our light" or, "The divine within the universe, however manifested, is my light."
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About UW–Madison. Since its founding in 1848, this campus has been a catalyst for the extraordinary. As a public land-grant university and major research institution, our students, staff, and faculty engage in a world-class education while solving real-world problems.
Madison, WI: The ultimate college town. The University of Wisconsin is a top-ranked research institution located in Madison, Wisconsin, providing exceptional education opportunities to undergraduates, graduate and professional students.
About UW–Madison. Historical Timeline. 1838 – The state territorial legislature passes a bill to establish a University of Wisconsin “at or near Madison, the seat of government.”. 1848 – Wisconsin’s first governor, Nelson Dewey, approves the UW through the incorporation act of July 26 and invests its government in a board of regents.
